Graduate Development Programme 2026 - Cost Management

Right around the globe, people are using transportation, buildings, and assets that Graduates at Turner & Townsend have helped to deliver. For more than 75 years, as an independent professional services company, we have been making the difference, transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world. With a growing team of over 10,000 in 50 different countries, we specialise in programme, project and cost management and consulting in the property, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. It’s our people who set us apart; we love a challenge. We are stronger together, and we recognise and nurture potential to bring out the best in everyone. Join our CEO and hundreds of our employees who started out as Graduates at Turner & Townsend and start making a difference to people’s lives every day. 

The Indonesia Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is a competency framework which supports development needs, highlights experience gaps, enhances knowledge and gains firsthand experience for graduates. Our Graduates all enjoy:

• A structured, 24-month development program commencing in August 2026

• Carefully curated learning journeys 

• A blend of formal learning and practical development 

• The opportunity to obtain company-paid professional accreditation  

• Mentorship from industry leaders 

• Peer to peer coaching 

• Flexible ways of working 

You will work on some of the most iconic projects in the world for industry leaders, driving a common agenda to meet our client's expectations. You will be driven to create the best possible commercial outcome for your client. We do this by working as one with the wider client team including designers, architects, engineers, specialist advisors, contractors, and specialist suppliers.  

Graduate Cost Manager 

Your career in cost management will create a foundation for success in the future, learning about the key commercial principles, procurement and buying strategies, commercial mechanisms, and contracting arrangements. You will learn how to intelligently engage with suppliers and deliver success for our clients. You will receive leading, recognised training to become chartered plus wider training in behaviours to become a true leader. Responsibilities as follows: 

• To assist in cost management commissions: cost estimates, bills of quantities, value engineering, tendering and evaluation, contract knowledge, change orders and final account close-out. 

• To estimate and produce cost plans. 

• To conduct cost assessments and valuations. 

• To prepare cost reports. 

• To liaise with the project stakeholders. 

• Degree in mechanical / electrical engineering, civil or architecture 
• Fresh graduates / graduates with maximum 2 years working experience are preferred
• Knowledge of main cost management concepts, tools and techniques 
• Ability to work in a fast paced and high pressure environment as part of a committed team. 
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills. 
• Good command of written and spoken English.  

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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